Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS1 was unveiled 5 years before the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS1 matches up against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS1 vs the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K-5 IIs is 93 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS1 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TS1 will be behind in sensor tech.